Enter ancient Persia, and be transformed by the power of storytelling. King Shahrayar, after being driven mad by his first wife’s infidelity, brands all women unfaithful. He takes a new bride every night, until he meets Shahrazad, who enchants him with magical tales spanning the globe, winning his love and respect in the process. Based on One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of folk tales from the Middle East and Asia, Arabian Nights is rich with suspense, romance and hilarity – stories irresistible for all ages, At its heart is the power of the imagination to heal, inspire, and transform. Central Square Theater’s resident companies join forces for their first co-production!
Writer
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Dominic Cooke
Adaptor
Director
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Daniel Gidron
Director
Cast
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Ramona Lisa Alexander
Ensemble
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Paige Clark
ensemble
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Alexander Cook
ensemble
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Evelyn Howe
Ensemble
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Elbert Joseph (E.J.)
Ensemble
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Ahmad Maksoud
Ensemble
- Ibrahim Miari Ensemble
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Vincent Ernest Siders
Ensemble
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Debra Wise*
Ensemble
Production
- David Fichter Scenic and Puppetry Designer and Painter
- Will Cabell Assistant Designer, Puppet Master
- Leslie Held Costume Designer
- Karen Perlow Lighting Designer
- Talia Lefton Properties Designer and Coordinator
- Kareem Roustom Composer and Sound Designer
- Judith Chaffee Choreographer and Movement
- Vahdat Yeganesh Assistant to the Director
- Dominique D. Burford Stage Manager
- Brian Cummins Assistant Stage Manager